TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS 2023 NFL Draft

2023 TIGHT ENDS WITH THE BEST HANDS

Precision, reliability, and unyielding consistency in catching have been the hallmarks of exceptional tight ends in college football. Legends like Travis Kelce and George Kittle, with their impeccable ability to convert targets into receptions, have not only shaped games but have left an indelible mark on the historical tapestry of the sport. It's in this spirit that we dive into the “Best Hands” rating, a metric crafted to illuminate the tight ends who are not merely participants but playmakers, ensuring every throw in their direction counts.

As you delve into the data below, we invite you to explore the “Best Hands” rating, unfolding a narrative told in numbers, reflecting the skill and reliability of today's college tight ends. This metric, centered on the analysis of catch rates and minimized drops, opens a window into the proficiency and potential of these players, providing a glimpse into the future of tight end talent that may one day grace both college and professional fields with game-defining catches.

2023 Tight Ends ranked by HANDS

RANK Player Pos Team HANDS SHORT MEDIUM DEEP BLOCKING Rating
1

Dalton
Kincaid

TE
Utah   Mascot
Utah Mascot
92 94 95 95 63
87.0
2

Payne
Durham

TE
Purdue   Mascot
Purdue Mascot
82 77 83 62 54
78.0
3

Michael
Mayer

TE
Notre Dame   Mascot
Notre Dame Mascot
81 93 95 96 69
88.1
4

Blake
Whiteheart

TE
Wake Forest   Mascot
Wake Forest Mascot
78 69 68 69 59
74.0
5

Thomas
Greaney

TE
UAlbany   Mascot
UAlbany Mascot
78 85 86 85 66
74.4
6

Davis
Allen

TE
Clemson   Mascot
Clemson Mascot
75 67 75 75 52
70.3
7

Marshon
Ford

TE
Louisville   Mascot
Louisville Mascot
75 77 82 78 63
76.0
8

Luke
Schoonmaker

TE
Michigan   Mascot
Michigan Mascot
74 78 82 79 64
83.6
9

Noah
Gindorff

TE
North Dakota State   Mascot
North Dakota State Mascot
73 75 75 86 65
77.0
10

Tucker
Kraft

TE
South Dakota State   Mascot
South Dakota State Mascot
73 91 94 95 64
84.5
11

Brenton
Strange

TE
Penn State   Mascot
Penn State Mascot
72 76 79 79 70
80.9
12

Darnell
Washington

TE
Georgia   Mascot
Georgia Mascot
72 86 88 79 81
87.6
13

Josh
Whyle

TE
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
70 69 72 60 66
80.0
14

Ben
Sims

TE
Baylor   Mascot
Baylor Mascot
68 66 71 72 56
74.0
15

Will
Mallory

TE
Miami   Mascot
Miami Mascot
68 69 75 78 53
78.8
16

Zack
Kuntz

TE
Old Dominion   Mascot
Old Dominion Mascot
67 69 78 67 58
78.7
17

Sam
LaPorta

TE
Iowa   Mascot
Iowa Mascot
64 87 85 83 56
84.3
18

Brayden
Willis

TE
Oklahoma   Mascot
Oklahoma Mascot
63 61 77 69 80
74.0
19

Luke
Musgrave

TE
Oregon State   Mascot
Oregon State Mascot
59 72 75 81 56
86.4
20

Leonard
Taylor

TE
Cincinnati   Mascot
Cincinnati Mascot
59 59 66 63 54
77.0